Athens Walking Tour: Evening Walk Monastiraki, Ermou Street, Syntagma

Welcome to another Athens walking tour 4k. This evening walk in Athens begins in Thissio, onto Monastiraki Square, along the busiest shopping street in Athens, Ermou Street, and ends at Syntagma Square.
Hello and welcome to my channel: Go Explore Greece. My name is Ian. One of the best free things to do in Athens is to just walk through central Athens. It's not only a great way to learn about history, but a fantastic opportunity to learn about ancient history, especially ancient Greece.
Walk with me on this Greece walking tour. It's full of travel tips, and I'll show and explain many things, including the best bars, cafes, and restaurants, including the two best places to eat Souvlaki. How about a 950-year-old shopping mall you can still walk around today or a 1000-year-old church slap bang in the middle of the busiest shopping street in Athens, and lots more on this Greece walking tour.
So, go look for your best toga, tie up your sandals and let's Go Explore Greece.
Timecodes Chapters
00:00 - Start
03:25 - Thissio Metro Station
04:18 - Statue of Theseus
05:50 - Adrianou Street
07:15 - Temple of Hephaestus
08:25 - Acropolis of Athens
10:42 - Stoa of Attalos
14:50 - Hadrian's Library
16:00 - Monastiraki Square
16:52 - Monastiraki Metro Station
17:50 - Church of Pantanassa
18:45 - Bairaktaris Central Souvlaki
19:30 - O Thanasis Souvlaki
23:40 - Church of Panagia Kapnikarea
29:43 - Electra Hotel Athens
30:44 - Where to catch the Athens Happy Train
32:00 - Syntagma Square
33:40 - NJV Athens Plaza, King George Hotel, Hotel Grande Bretagne
34:28 - Summary of the walk and thank you
We begin in Thissio, one of my favourite areas, a mix of the old and new, brimming with history and life. The first top is Thissio Metro Station, the oldest Metro station in Athens.
Next, it's the Statue of Theseus, a tribute to the legendary hero and supposed founder of Athens, whose tales of valour and cunning weave through the fabric of Greek mythology.
Turning onto the oldest street in Athens, Adrianou Street, we're immediately enveloped in the lively atmosphere that defines Athens, with the sights and smells of the best places to eat and drink and the murmur of conversation filling the air.
We stop to view the Temple of Hephaestus, built around 450 BC and the best-preserved temple in the world.
Of course, we can't miss out on viewing the Acropolis of Athens, a symbol of the city's enduring spirit and architectural ingenuity.
Further along, the Stoa of Attalos in the Ancient Agora of Athens, rebuilt in the 1950s to mirror the original structure.
Onwards to Hadrian's Library, established by Roman Emperor Hadrian in 132 AD as a centre for learning and culture.
Entering Monastiraki Square, the heart of Athens beats around us, with the Monastiraki Metro Station bustling with life beside the serene Church of Pantanassa.
Leaving the square, the irresistible aromas of Bairaktaris Central and O Thanasis beckon, the two best places to eat Souvlaki. These eateries, steeped in culinary tradition, offer a taste of Greece that is as authentic as it is delicious.
The journey continues to the Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, built in the 11th century and slap bang in the middle of Ermou Street, the busiest shopping street in Athens.
A stone's throw away, one of the best four-star hotels in Athens is the Electra Hotel Athens which signifies modern luxury. At the same time, the nearby Athens Happy Train offers a whimsical tour of the city's highlights, perfect for all ages.
Crossing into Syntagma Square, we're greeted by the grandeur of the NJV Athens Plaza, King George Hotel, and the Hotel Grande Bretagne. These five-star luxury hotels are landmarks, each with its own history and charm, epitomising Athens's luxury and legacy.
Hotels Mentioned
Electra Hotel Athens - bit.ly/Electra-Hotel-Athens
NJV Athens Plaza - bit.ly/NJV-Athens-Plaza
King George Hotel - bit.ly/King-George-Hotel
Hotel Grand Bretagne - bit.ly/Hotel-Grande-Bretagne
5* - bit.ly/3tgRHaz
4* - bit.ly/3LIR4Nh
3*- bit.ly/46DoC7B
Budget - bit.ly/3Q2UGfu
All Hotels - bit.ly/3rEW12U
🎟️ * My Choice of the Best Tickets * 🎟️
📜 All Things to Do in Athens - bit.ly/47Vf7l2
📜 Top 22 Attractions - bit.ly/3Tw4xfZ
📜 Acropolis & Top 6 Sites Combo - bit.ly/3Rs9ggc
📜 The Athens Pass - bit.ly/4818AVW
📜 Athens Mythology Pass - bit.ly/482MliG
📜 Acropolis of Athens Skip the Line - bit.ly/47Yq3hU
📜 Acropolis Museum Skip the Line - bit.ly/3RHhXoc
📜 Ancient Agora Skip the Line - bit.ly/3RHwXSS
📜 Temple of Olympian Zeus Skip the Line - bit.ly/3tjI4Is
* Description Links*
My Facebook Page - bit.ly/46YxF2o
My Wesbite - goexploregreece.com
Acropolis - bit.ly/The-Acropolis
Acropolis Museum - bit.ly/48fb1UO
Arch of Hadrian - bit.ly/3TsksMb
The Happy Train - www.athenshappytrain.com/

[@GoExploreGreece]

Hello and welcome to my channel, Go Explore Greece. My name is Ian. One of the best free things to do in Athens is just walking through central Athens. Walk with me on this Greece walking tour. It's full of travel tips, and I'll show and explain many things, including the best bars, cafes, and restaurants, including the two best places to eat Souvlaki. How about a 950-year-old shopping mall you can still walk around today or a 1000-year-old church slap bang in the middle of the busiest shopping street in Athens, and lots more on this Greece walking tour. So, go look for your best toga, tie up your sandals and let's Go Explore Greece. *Hotels Mentioned* Electra Hotel Athens - bit.ly/Electra-Hotel-Athens NJV Athens Plaza - bit.ly/NJV-Athens-Plaza King George Hotel - bit.ly/King-George-Hotel Hotel Grand Bretagne - bit.ly/Hotel-Grande-Bretagne 5* - bit.ly/3tgRHaz 4* - bit.ly/3LIR4Nh 3*- bit.ly/46DoC7B Budget - bit.ly/3Q2UGfu All Hotels - bit.ly/3rEW12U 🎟 * My Choice of the Best Tickets * 🎟 📜 All Things to Do in Athens - bit.ly/47Vf7l2 📜 Top 22 Attractions - bit.ly/3Tw4xfZ 📜 Acropolis & Top 6 Sites Combo - bit.ly/3Rs9ggc 📜 The Athens Pass - bit.ly/4818AVW 📜 Athens Mythology Pass - bit.ly/482MliG 📜 Acropolis of Athens Skip the Line - bit.ly/47Yq3hU 📜 Acropolis Museum Skip the Line - bit.ly/3RHhXoc 📜 Ancient Agora Skip the Line - bit.ly/3RHwXSS 📜 Temple of Olympian Zeus Skip the Line - bit.ly/3tjI4Is * Description Links* My Facebook Page - bit.ly/46YxF2o My Wesbite - goexploregreece.com Acropolis - bit.ly/The-Acropolis Acropolis Museum - bit.ly/48fb1UO Arch of Hadrian - bit.ly/3TsksMb The Happy Train - www.athenshappytrain.com/

[@taki2003]

nicely done, thank you for sharing!

[@GoExploreGreece]

Thanks for that Taki, glad you liked it 👍